Helen S. Cuddy Memorial Rose Garden Gazebo at Antioch Park
Merriam, KS
| Venue type | Garden & Conservatory |
| Location | Merriam, KS |
| Published price | $175 to $245 |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony only |
What the venue publishes
In-Season (March 1-Oct 31), 3-hour permit: $175 resident / $245 nonresident. Off-season (Nov 1-Feb 28): 50% of in-season fee. Fees are nonrefundable. Timeframes: 8-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m.
The source publishes a range of $175 to $245, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
Johnson County Park & Recreation District (JCPRD). The wedding permit fee (otherwise $75 resident/$100 nonresident) is waived when reserving the Rose Garden Gazebo or a park shelter.
Published on public.powerdms.com, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Kansas City
$175 is the 9th lowest published starting price of the 19 venues listed in the Kansas City metro. The metro median starting price is $200, and 10 of the 19 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 4 garden & conservatory listings in the metro it ranks 1st lowest, against a median of $388 for that type.
Cheaper published prices in Merriam
This listing in Merriam publishes a starting price below $175.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Antioch Park - Shelter 3 (Large)Merriam, KS · Park & Pavilion | $95 to $170 | 84 guests |
Other garden & conservatory listings in Kansas City
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| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Loose Park - Rose Garden Wedding SiteKansas City, MO · Garden & Conservatory | $375 | not published |
| Powell GardensKingsville, MO · Garden & Conservatory | $400 to $4,000 | not published |
| Kemper Outdoor Education CenterBlue Springs, MO · Garden & Conservatory | From $700 | not published |
Marriage license in Johnson County, KS
The venue fee above does not include the license. Merriam sits in Johnson County, KS, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Johnson County District Court, Clerk of the District Court111 S. Cherry Street, Olathe, KS 66061 |
| License fee | $85.50$85.50, plus $2.14 if paid by credit or debit card or $1.25 if paid by electronic check; all fees non-refundable and payable only through the online portal |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| License valid for | 180 days |
| Who must appear | One party may apply, per the office's published rule |
| Appointment | Not required |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Not issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | OfferedCurrent and retired district court judges may perform ceremonies under K.S.A. 23-2504. The court publishes contact details for 20 judges available for courthouse weddings; couples get the license first, then contact a judge directly to schedule. No fee is published. |
| Witnesses | 2 required by statute |
Source: courts.jocogov.org, jocogov.org, ksrevisor.gov
The district court no longer accepts in-person marriage license applications. Everything is done through the statewide Kansas courts online portal, and the Clerk's Office cannot take payment. Self-Help Center computers at the courthouse are available to applicants who need them. The license is only valid for weddings held in Kansas, and the Kansas three-day waiting period applies before it can be picked up. The address shown is the County Administration Building listed on the county service page; because applications are online only, there is no in-person application counter.
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